Cancer is a mysterious killer we still know so little about. Despite successful treatments and declining death rates in the United States, the American Cancer Society estimates that 1,735,350 people will be diagnosed with cancer by the end of 2018. (1,2) That’s approximately 4,700 cancer diagnoses every single day.

Over the last two decades, a combination of steady reductions in smoking and early detection and advanced treatments has resulted in cancer taking less lives. However, the average person’s lifetime chances of getting some kind of cancer is just over 1 in 3 (or 37.6% for women and 39.7% for men). (1)

Among them, the most common cancers that women will be diagnosed with are breast, lung, and colorectal. For men, those cancers are prostate, lung, and colorectal. Combined, these four types of cancer are also responsible for 45% of all cancer deaths. (1)

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Unfortunately, cancer isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. So, it is important that you know the early warning signs of this terrible disease that can be growing inside of your body. More often than not, we can ignore small, seemingly insignificant changes to our body. It’s times like that where we have to be most conscious and aware of our health.

Women: 15 Signs of Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore

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Although men tend to be diagnosed with cancer more often than women, women are still at risk. Because women’s bodies are constantly changing, it can be easy to ignore or overlook some signs of cancer. (4,6)

Pain that has spread and caused unexplained aches for more than a month

Combination of belly pain and depression

You will notice that many of these signs of cancer can easily be found in other symptom lists of less serious health conditions. So, don’t assume the worst. But if you want to be sure, visit your doctor for a cancer checkup or other blood tests to make sure you have a clean bill of health.

Men: 10 Signs of Cancer You Shouldn’t Ignore

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The most common cause of death for males in America is cancer. Knowing the early signs of cancer can help stop potential cancers from spreading and save lives! Here are the ones you need to know about. (5)

Rectal bleeding (especially if persists or if you have iron deficiency anemia)

Urinary changes (e.g., leaks, straining, incontinence)

Blood in your urine (especially if you’re a smoker)

Chronic back pain (e.g., discomfort and tenderness in the bones of your spine)

Unusual coughing (that isn’t being caused by a cold, flu, or fever)

Testicular lumps

Chronic fatigue (even after you’ve had sufficient sleeps)

Unexplained weight loss

Suspicious breast lumps (yes, men can get breast cancer, too)

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Many cancers can be difficult to catch early on. However, the early signs of cancer for men and women above are usually more visible. You must also know that if you show any of these signs, it does not necessarily mean that you have cancer. In any case, they are surely a cause for concern and it doesn’t hurt to get them checked out by a medical professional.

If you want to set your body up for success in the fight against cancer, there are some preventative measures you can take. We’ve listed them below for you!

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